Every year, Columbia University hosts a “Giving Day” to raise funds for the school, its programs, and causes. For the past 12 years, the amount donated on each day has increased – until now. For the first time, the university suffered a massive drop in donations, after pausing the event in 2023 after the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, the Columbia Spectator reported. Since resuming the event, the school has had a nearly 30% drop in donations. In 2022, Columbia raised $30 million on Giving Day, compared to $21.4 million raised in 2024 – a 28.8% drop. This was the lowest amount raised since 2018. The number of donations also declined 27.9% this year after rising steadily for the first 10 years of the event, the Spectator reported. The drop comes after a year of anti-Israel protests on Columbia’s campus beginning after Hamas’ October 7 attack. Some of the campus’ anti-Israel groups called for the “total eradication of Western civilization,” The Daily Wire reported in August. The Columbia University Apartheid Divest coalition, which has a list of demands, including that Columbia “[s]ever academic ties with Israel universities” and “Defund Public Safety and disclose and sever all ties with the NYPD,” made the demand in an Instagram post. “We are Westerners fighting for the total eradication of Western civilization,” the coalition stated. “We stand in full solidarity with every movement for liberation in the Global South. Our Intifada is an internationalist one—we are fighting for nothing less than the liberation of all people. We reject every genocidal, eugenicist regime that seeks to undermine the personhood of the colonized.” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! ”As the fascism ingrained in the American consciousness becomes ever more explicit and irrefutable, we seek community and instruction from militants in the Global South, who have been on the frontlines in the fight against tyranny and domination which undergird the imperialist world order,” they continued. Even after protesters took over and trashed a building on campus, charges against them were dropped by leftist District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who claimed there wasn’t enough evidence against 31 of the 46 people charged with trespassing, The Daily Wire reported in June. Anti-Israel protests weren’t the only problem Columbia faced this past year, as the school’s administrators were caught mocking complaints from Jews about anti-Semitism on campus. In a group text, Columbia administrators used vomit emojis to dismiss the concerns of Jewish students. At least three administrators involved in the group chat have been fired, and the university’s president resigned following this scandal and the protests.

Actress Sydney Sweeney said she feels unsafe in her home due to paparazzi and overzealous fans making frequent appearances. The 27-year-old made her feelings known during a recently published interview with Glamour in which she was named Woman of the Year by the outlet. She recalled a recent incident that occurred at a property she owns in Florida. “[Photographers] said, ‘If you tell her to just come outside in a bikini, I’ll take pictures and then I’ll leave you alone,’” Sweeney said, adding that some critics started saying she had called the press herself to gain attention. “Why would I call the paparazzi to take pictures of me at my own house when my baby cousins and family are there and I’m in my backyard? Why would I ever want that? I have pictures of these guys in kayaks hiding in bushes in the ocean. They got there at 8 a.m. and wouldn’t leave until 4 p.m. I should be able to be in my home and feel comfortable and safe.” “When those photos go out, then my actual safety is at risk,” the “Euphoria” star continued. “Everyone knows where I am. Now there’s boats that go by, and I literally hear them say, ‘This is Sydney Sweeney’s house.’ It becomes a star tour in my front yard.” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! The actress also addressed how fans are overly obsessed with her body, which she said isn’t all bad, in her opinion. “That means a lot to me because I really believe in empowering others and feeling powerful with your body and embracing your sexuality,” Sweeney said. “And if you have boobs, great. Flaunt them.” The actress previously discussed how her family handled her sex symbol status, recalling a time when her father and grandfather had to walk out upon seeing her doing a nude scene. “My mom visited me on set at the time, so she knew the story and I talked to her a lot about it — my dad didn’t,” the actress said during a 2023 interview, as The Daily Wire previously reported. “Yeah, I didn’t prepare my dad. At all.” “I mean, how do you bring up a conversation? And also, when I talk to my dad, it’s usually not about work. … We talk, like, father-daughter conversations. He decided he was going to watch [an episode of ‘Euphoria’], without telling me, with his parents.” “My dad and my grandpa turned it off and walked out,” she said. 

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani could not get cuter. However, that doesn’t stop them from trying. Blake Shelton shared sweet photos of his wife, Gwen Stefani, on her 55th birthday, and they have us all screaming #couplegoals.  Blake Shelton Celebrates Gwen Stefani’s Birthday View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) On October 3, the country singer shared a carousel of photos of him and his lovely wife. The caption reads, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favorite girl…my pretty girl @gwenstefani!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!” If the all caps and many exclamation points weren’t cute enough, Blake then shared adorable photos of the pair throughout their relationship. The first photo of the birthday celebration post shows Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani all smiles in a close-up shot. The second proves that they’re a power couple as they perform on stage. The third photo shows Gwen sitting on Blake’s lap, giving the peace sign as her husband is smiling broadly at the camera. Finally, the last photo is one that Gwen took herself, through the reflection of what looks to be a tractor mirror. Blake And Gwen: The Perfect Love Story Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani met in 2014 when they were both coaches on The Voice. The pair hit it off, had a connection, and began dating the following year. The romance was in the air early on. In an interview with Billboard, Blake had the following to say. “Next thing I know, I wake up, and she’s all I care about, and I’m wondering if she feels the same about me.” While nobody may have seen this match coming, it works perfectly. The pair dated for five years before getting engaged in 2020. The couple officially tied the knot on July 3, 2021, and have been inseparable ever since. Now birthdays are just one of the many celebrations that these two love birds share together. The Internet Loves Gwen Blake Shelton is not the only one who loves Gwen Stefani, so do the fans. When the singer shared a birthday post for Gwen Stefani, the positive comments came in masses. One comment read, “Happy Birthday Gwen!! I pray that you had the best day ever! Love you and Blake! Best couple ever!! So cute together! Love you .” Another added, “Happy Birthday Gwen You and Blake are soooo Adorable .” A third chimed in, “Happy Birthday to our Amazing Anaheim Girl Gwen God’s forever blessings to you! May you have an amazing day!! .” May Gwen have many more birthdays and this couple continue to grow in their love. The source of the featured image is by Joe Seer via Shutterstock. The post Blake Shelton Shares Sweet Photos & A Shoutout To Gwen Stefani On Her 55th Birthday appeared first on InspireMore.

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